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How to add weather effects to your RPG Maker MV game
Using this guide, you can add the weather effects to your game and make it appear realistic. There are other methods to add the weather effects to a game but it is just not that easy. So, we have prepared this guide for you.
This guide is written for RPG Maker MV Version 1.7.0 and above. The game needs to be set in advance to add the weather effects.
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The different types of weather you can add to your game
There are different types of weather effects you can add to your game. They include rain, snow, thunderstorms and extreme heat. You will find a list of all the weather effects in the step by step guide. Note that there is only one weather effect per game but two separate entries are made in the steps since this guide is divided into two parts. The second part is on adding snow to your game and it’s also available online at:Website: http://www.asimu.net/tuts/add_snow_to_rpgmaker_mv_game/ [to use as knowledge, not to be copied verbatim]”
“rpg maker mv weather” : “The different types of weather you can add to your game”
“http://www.asimu.net/tuts/add_snow_to_rpgmaker_mv_game/” : “The different types of weather you can add to your game””rpg maker mv weather” : “The different types of weather you can add to your game””http://www.asimu.net/tuts/add_snow_to_rpgmaker_mv_game/” : “The different types of weather you can add to your game”
Title: Linking objects in RPG Maker MV
Description: This Asimu.net tutorial will teach you about linking objects in RPG Maker MV. It’s recommended that you first learn basic scripting before proceeding with this advanced tutorial.
How weather can affect gameplay and the storyline
The way weather affects gameplay and storyline is completely based on the game you are playing. If you have an open-world game where the player can roam around freely, then it will make sense if there are severe weather conditions. On the other hand, if you are making a point and click adventure game or a platformer, then it will not make sense if there are extreme weather conditions.
But that doesn’t mean you can’t use weather in this kind of game. You just have to make the weather conditions fit the setting. For example, if you’re making a platformer and there is a snow level, then it is not weird if there is snow in the game. The goal here is to make sense with what you are doing with the weather conditions.
If we are talking about storyline, then the weather can really impact it. Even though I believe that the storytelling always comes from the player, it is important to use weather conditions to create a sense of atmosphere.
Tips for making the most of weather in your game
The tips are similar to the ones for making the most of rain in your game which you can find here:Coding guide: http://rpgmakerweb.com/rpg-maker-mv/weather-effects-part-i-coding/
The RPG Maker MV supports a variety of weather effects for its games. Using them is a great way to set the tone for your story, and change it up on players when they least expect it.
Setting up the weather effects properly is important in order for them to be seen by players.
The following steps should be used to set up the weather’s effects:
1. Go to your StateData and add a line called “weather” which has the value you want. You can find a list of values here: http://rpgmakerweb.com/rpg-maker-mv/weather-effects-part-i/ under “Weather Variables”.
2. If you want to change it later, this is the place to do it.
3. Go to your StateData and add a line called “Conditions” which has the name of the weather effect. If you want, you can put it in a subfolder; for instance:
Examples of games that use weather well
Some of the games that use weather well are: Project DIVA 2nd (PS Vita) , The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Wii) , Harvest Moon: Back to Nature (DS), Brave Frontier . To play these games you will need a PS Vita or a Wii. Some of the games that are free and have good graphics are also best played in 3D. To play these games, you will need to buy a 3D TV. Here are some titles to try: Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Wii), Castlevania: Harmony of Despair (NDS), Fire Emblem Awakening (NPSP), Mass Effect 3D. You will also need a NDS(unless you have a 3D TV) or a PSP in order to play these games. Finally, there are also a few MMORPGs that have weather effects such as Guild Wars 2 and World of Warcraft. Here are some titles for those games: World of Warcraft – The Burning Crusade, Guild Wars 2, The Lord of the Rings Online.
Good locations for game weather [to use as a description, not to be copied verbatim]:
“The game places the player in a good location relative to weather.”
“The location of the game is good.” : “Examples of games that use locations well”
NOTE: Although games with good graphics may have disadvantages, they have a few advantages as well. Examples are that you don’t need to change your equipment, nor do you have time limits. An example is Super Smash Bros. Brawl, which has very good graphics, but the players can just stand still, which wastes the time limit.
Game weather (to use as a description) [to use as a description, not to be copied verbatim]:
“The game has an impressive combination of weather” : “Examples of games that combine weather well”
